Enhancing Sustainability through Analysis and Prevention: A Study of Fatal Accidents on Trap Boats within the Commercial Fishing Industry

Su-Hyung Kim, Kyung-Jin Ryu, Seung-Hyun Lee, Kyoung-Hoon Lee, Seong-Hun Kim and Yoo-Won Lee ()
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Su-Hyung Kim: Training Ship, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
Kyung-Jin Ryu: Training Ship, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
Seung-Hyun Lee: Training Ship, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
Kyoung-Hoon Lee: Division of Marine Production System Management, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
Seong-Hun Kim: Division of Marine Production System Management, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
Yoo-Won Lee: Division of Marine Production System Management, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 21, 1-23

Abstract: The global commercial fishing industry, which employs approximately 159,800 seafarers worldwide (as reported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), faces a significant challenge in terms of safety. According to estimates by the International Labour Organization, approximately 24,000 seafarers lose their lives each year in fishing-related accidents. However, most existing guidelines for preventing maritime accidents primarily target vessels involved in international navigation, often inadequately addressing the unique risks faced by small-scale boats operating in coastal areas. This study focuses on trap fishery, a widely practiced fishing method globally, analyzing quantitative data from 1790 maritime accidents and conducting a survey involving 101 seafarers in South Korea. Utilizing Bayesian network analysis, aligned with Formal Safety Assessment protocols, the authors developed preventive guidelines aiming to reduce the rate of fatal accidents. The guidelines, derived from the data analysis, are anticipated to provide invaluable assistance to seafarers engaged in trap fishery not only in South Korea but also across various countries worldwide. By enhancing safety measures in this critical sector, this research will contribute to the overarching goal of sustainability within the global commercial fishing industry.

Keywords: commercial fishing vessel; seafarers; maritime accidents; preventive guidelines; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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